Estée Lauder Raises Outlook, Buoyed by Perfume Demand
Demand for the US conglomerate’s luxury fragrance brands like Le Labo, Tom Ford and By Kilian offset weaker performance from its makeup and haircare divisions.
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News & Analysis
Case Study | Inside H&M’s $4 Billion Inventory Challenge
After years of sluggish growth and shrinking profits, the fast-fashion giant's stock levels have ballooned into a $4 billion problem — a powerful reflection of the challenges facing the company, and the fashion sector at large.
News & Analysis
How Can Fashion Adopt Connected Consumer Strategies?
BoF brought executives from across the industry together to discuss how fashion can reimagine the consumer journey to create competitive advantage, in partnership with Affirm.
News & Analysis
Live Event Wrap-Up: How To Maximise Your Influencer Strategy
Listen to BoF’s Lauren Sherman in conversation with Pool Creatives Founder Delphine Del Val and Linz Shelton, director of global social media at Michael Kors, as they discuss the best ways to work with influencers.
Retail
Live Event Debrief: How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Listen to Imran Amed in conversation with BoF’s chief New York correspondent Lauren Sherman, as she outlines how fashion retailers can shake the industry’s addiction to discounting.
Fashion Week
Anya Hindmarch to Host Art Installation During London Fashion Week
Dubbed the ‘Weave Project,’ the brand's four-day event will centre around an art installation to coincide with the global relaunch of the brand's Neeson bag.
Luxury
Live Event Debrief: The State of Fashion 2019
Watch our members-only discussion to find out the key takeaways from The State of Fashion 2019 report.
Beauty
Sephora Takes on Beautycon
This week, everyone will be talking about Sephora's first beauty convention, a potential Sears bankruptcy and runway shows in Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Fashion Week
Tim Blanks’ Take on the Spring/Summer 2019 Season
BoF's editor-at-large delivers his take on the Spring/Summer 2019 season in a BoF Professional exclusive. Watch now.
News & Analysis
Special Invitation: Join Tim Blanks as He Delivers His Take on Spring/Summer 2019
BoF Professional members are invited to join Tim Blanks deliver his take on the Spring/Summer 2019 season, in conversation with BoF founder Imran Amed, for a members-only live discussion on Wednesday, October 3.
News & Analysis
Elle Magazine Launches Weekender Event For Readers
The event is part of a wider push on experiences from Hearst UK, which has doubled its events team with the view to hosting over 100 events by the end of 2018.
Retail
Live Event Debrief: What The End of Ownership Means for Fashion
Watch our members-only discussion to find out the key takeaways on the end of ownership and the rise of rental and resale services.
News & Analysis
Glamour Builds On Its Women of the Year Awards
The magazine is expanding its annual awards and summit into a three-day event with interactive elements accessible to consumers, part of Condé Nast’s goal to find new revenue sources.
The News in Brief
Bangladesh Sets Up Wage Board as Garment Worker Unrest Shuts Factories
Violent protests over pay levels forced the closure of more than 500 factories over the weekend.
Premium Skincare Brand Colorescience Names New CEO
Former Kiehl’s general manager John Reed will lead the label, which was acquired by Roundtable Healthcare Partners earlier this year.
Proya Third-Quarter Revenue Grows, Profit Dented by Marketing Spend
The Chinese beauty conglomerate’s revenue grew 29.8 percent in the latest quarter, but its profit decreased by double digits due to increased promotional expenses as it expands overseas.
Michael Kors Owner Capri Soars After Raising Annual Forecasts
Shares jumped after the group raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts and said it expected sales to return to growth.
Puma Sales Slow Less Than Expected as Anta Partnership Advances
The German sportswear business is attempting to reboot its brand appeal to better compete with larger rivals Adidas and Nike.
Indian Fashion Retailer Trent Jumps as Quarterly Profits, Sales Rise
The Tata Group-owned business beat expectations, shoring up confidence in its fashion business after a period of sluggish performance.
Textured Haircare Brand The Mane Choice Names New CEO
Chasity Monroe has been appointed as the label’s chief executive as it undergoes a wider brand refresh.